Heroes who are helping as part of the nation’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will be honoured at this year’s Tech South West Awards.

Launching with a live online event on Friday May 1, the annual awards cover Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, recognising and celebrating talent, creativity, business success, education, leadership and diversity across the technology sector.

Last year the UK Hydrographic Office in Taunton, Bluefruit Software in Cornwall, University of Plymouth, Rocketmakers in...

Doctors in Devon are reassuring local people that the NHS is still there for them if they are unwell and need help.

NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has warned that delays in getting treatment due to coronavirus fears pose a long term risk to people’s health.

The message comes as new findings that four in ten people are too concerned about being a burden on the NHS to seek help from their GP. Clinicians are concerned that some people who would benefit from urgent medical help may not be receiving it. People may be worried about coming to hospitals at this time....

New guidance has been developed as part of a major project to support people with dementia and family carers who are facing isolation and reduced services as a result of COVID-19.

A new leaflet features five simple tips, developed using the latest robust research and with the input of people affected by dementia. The leaflet is part-funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), in a project led by the University of Exeter and the NIHR Older People and Frailty Policy Research Unit, with partners including Alzheimer’s Society, Manchester University, Bradford...

Its time to expand that outdoor space of yours. It’s time to think about bringing down those annoying cooling and heating bills. Invest in a retractable awning and enjoy cooler indoors. Even more, a retractable awning can instantly elevate any outdoor space. From office outdoors to alfresco spaces in your home, retractable awnings have so much to offer. So, if you want to protect your home from the effects of the sun (and even UV lights), think of a retractable awning. So, if these are the things you want to accomplish in your home or office, keep reading. This guide contains everything...

Do you wish to sell your home or just add value to your already existing house? There are different ways of adding the value of your home and this article is a simple guide in enabling you to do so in a more simple, effective and cost-efficient way.

The value addition costs are mostly estimated to be about 20 to 25 cents per dollar. the reminder 75 to 80 cents spent goes back into the home through the increased value. Because every house has its own ceiling price, it is vital to ensure that the value-added cost does not outweigh the profit.

Before undertaking these...

Is it difficult for you to generate leads for your business? Look no further,

We compiled three of the top strategies to use to generate a massive amount of relevant and high-quality leads for your business.

Let’s dive in.

One of the most effective channels to generate leads is cold email outreach. Research shows that most high-level executives in companies still expect to receive phone calls from relevant services.

So first things first. Get a really clean list of emails and have them verified. You can use a tool like Hunter...

One of the most necessary investments in the hotel and restaurant sector is to equip restaurant kitchens well: Make an intelligent purchase of the so-called chef's cookware or choose that industrial kitchenware that should be available in a business dedicated to the preparation of menus, be it a bar, a cafeteria, a restaurant.

It's simple: Equipping an industrial kitchen is essential to do a high-quality job that sets us apart from the competition and helps us create dishes that our customers demand and expect. But what kitchen cookware pots and pans are essential? What set of...

Elvis Taione has spoken of his delight after it was today confirmed he has put pen to paper on a new contract extension with the Exeter Chiefs.

The Tongan international is the latest member of Rob Baxter’s squad to commit their future to the current leaders of the Gallagher Premiership.

Brought to Sandy Park in the summer of 2014 from Championship outfit, Jersey Reds, the hard-hitting hooker has certainly proved his worth during his six-year stay in Devon, amassing to date 76 first-team appearances and seven tries.

Now, the 36-year-old forward is looking forward...

Working for yourself seems just like living the fantasy, does not it? Envision a universe where you are able to wake up if you need, work when you really feel just like it, and then give yourself all the off time and ancient finishes someone might desire. Sounds perfect, right?

And entrepreneurship -- that is the first or working on your own is nothing similar to that at all. It requires a whole lot of hard work and commitment, in addition to imagination and a fantastic knowledge base of this business you are trying to match into. It is not all ancient endings and overdue wake up...

Devon based leasing broker Carparison is delighted to announce the launch of their new vehicle leasing website platform. This website facilitates comprehensive lease deal customisation, promotes instantaneous identification of the cheapest possible contract terms and provides clear commission disclosures.

After more than sixteen months of trading and with well over 1,000 happy customers already behind the wheel of their new lease cars, Carparison are extremely proud to launch a new and improved website. The completely revamped site, www.carparisonleasing.co.uk, has been designed...